Your new company
Hays Accountancy and Finance are recruiting and working in partnership with a large public sector organisation for the appointment of a Staff Officer Accountant offering a competitive market leading salary and public benefits. This role will act as an integral member of the finance team, you will be working across a range of finance functions and services including;
Your new role
The SO Accountant will support the Finance Manager; duties and responsibilities include:Management of the financial processing function; preparation of the monthly management accounts and monthly control accounts/reconciliations including VAT returns; assisting with the in-year and year-end accounts; assisting with in-year budget management and monitoring, monthly budget profiling, variance analysis and reporting; maintenance of staff budget; asset management; analysis of financial data; financial support to business case development; assist with FOIs and Assembly Questions; dealing with internal and external auditors and ad hoc projects.
What you'll need to succeed
The applicant must be a current full member of one of the professional bodies detailed below with a minimum of 1 year's practical experience:
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
- The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
- Chartered Accountants Ireland;
Excellent skills are also required for this post.
What you'll get in return
An excellent chance to get your foot in the door in the public sector with hybrid and flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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